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As the spring break travel season ramps up, airlines are becoming more concerned about the?absences of airport screeners. Houston Hobby Airport reported on Monday that lines at the standard checkpoints were averaging three hours by 2 p.m. In the past two days, longer than usual lines have been reported at several U.S. airports. Officials advised passengers to arrive three to four hours prior to their flight. On February 13, funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed after Congress failed reach an agreement on immigration enforcement reforms requested by Democrats. This halted funding for several government departments, including the Transportation...

Canada's major?stock index fell to a three-week-low in a broader-based sell-off on Monday. Risk sentiment was hit globally as escalating tensions erupted in the Middle East, sending crude prices soaring, increasing inflation fears. By 10:57 a.m., the S&P/TSX composite index had fallen 1.25%. ET after falling by more than 2% in the earlier session, and in line with an overall decline of more?than 1 percent across major Wall Street indexes. Iran announced that Mojtaba Khmenei would?succeed the slain father of its supreme leader. This signaled to hardliners that they remain in control and that?the war could last longer than expected....

The global air travel industry is still severely affected by the Iran war, which forced the closures of major Middle Eastern hubs such as Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. This left tens and thousands of passengers stranded and thousands of flights disrupted. The following is a list of the most recent flights by airline alphabetically: AEGEAN AIRLINES The largest Greek carrier has cancelled flights from Tel Aviv to Baghdad, Erbil, and Beirut through the early morning arrivals on March 25, and flights from Beirut to Erbil. Flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are cancelled until evening arrivals on March...

Oil prices rose by more than 25% on supply cuts, and concerns about prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Brent crude rose 27% to $117.58 per barrel, the largest daily gain since 1988. This was on top of an 28% increase last week. The energy?markets have been particularly nervous due to the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. This is where roughly one-fifth of world oil supply normally passes. Dubai's main stock index fell 3.6%. Blue-chip developer Emaar Properties was down by 4.7%, and the top lender Emirates NBD dropped 4.3%. Air Arabia was among the other losers. It fell...

Some?U.S. airports saw their security line wait times increase to three hours on Sunday. Airports were closed for three hours on Easter Sunday due to the absence of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers during a partial shutdown of the government and increased spring break travel. Houston Hobby Airport reported a line of 3.5 hours at one point, and three hours at 4 pm EDT. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport stated: "TSA has a shortage at the security checkpoint which is causing longer than average lines." It is advised that passengers with flights scheduled for today arrive at least three...

Families of those onboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 urged the Malaysian Government to extend a contract signed with Ocean Infinity, a deep-sea research firm, to continue the search for 'the aircraft that vanished a year ago. The Boeing 777 was carrying 227 passengers, 12 crew members and was en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014. Its disappearance became one of the most enduring aviation mysteries in history. Since then, multiple search operations have been conducted to find the plane in the southern Indian Ocean but have all proved unsuccessful. Malaysia agreed in March of last year...

Qatar Airways will operate a few return flights from Doha, Qatar to Europe this Saturday. However, commercial flights are still suspended due to the U.S. and Israel war on Iran that has closed Qatari airspace. Since the conflict escalated last Thursday, these flights are the first state-owned airlines to leave Doha. They will fly to London, Paris?, Madrid?, Rome?, and Frankfurt. Commercial flights were suspended because of the closure of Qatari Airspace. There was also a lack of air traffic in much of the Gulf region. Dubai, which is the busiest international airport, has been largely closed for the seventh...

Gol's Chief executive announced that the Brazilian airline will be using Rio de Janeiro's Galeao International Airport as its hub to receive the new Airbus A330 900 aircraft joining the fleet. Gol operated Boeing 737s exclusively until now. Celso Ferer, Gol's CEO, said that the new aircraft will be followed by a new route direct between Rio and New York beginning in July. He made this statement at an event in Galeao with Brazil's president Luiz inacio Lula. The firm released a statement later that said, "The merger between two 'key tourism and business centers in South and North America...

The Pentagon announced on Friday that it would 'conduct tests with the Federal Aviation Administration in New Mexico this weekend of high-energy lasers used to combat threatening drones. The Pentagon stated that "this upcoming event will address FAA safety concerns, while gathering data on the material effects of lasers on aircraft surrogates. It will also validate the functionality and safety shutoff systems for automated safety, as well as inform analyses to ensure the safety of aircrews' eyes." On February 25, the U.S. Military erroneously shot down a government-owned drone using a laser-based system. The 'FAA expanded the area around Fort...

Bloomberg 'News, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported that Boeing is close to announcing a 500 aircraft order for 737 Max Jets. This will be announced when U.S. president Donald Trump makes his first state visit to China in 2017. According to the report, both sides are in negotiations for a widebody deal that would include 'about 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X jets. Boeing did not respond immediately to a comment request. In afternoon trading, shares of the company rose 3.7%. Trump will visit China between March 31 and April 2. Xi is expected to visit Washington in...

According to sources familiar with plans, Brazilian airline Gol is expected to announce on Friday that the 'Galeao International Airport' in Rio de Janeiro will be the hub for the new Airbus A330900 aircraft joining its fleet. Gol operated only Boeing 737 aircraft up until now. The airline will receive five A330-900s initially, which are wide-body aircraft that can fly routes up to 15 hours long. Between 2026 and 2027, the planes will be gradually integrated into the fleet of the company. Sources said that the new aircraft would be primarily used for long-haul routes in North America and Europe....

CNBC reported that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expects to see a "meaningful impact" on the carrier's results in its first quarter due to the soaring fuel prices following a deterioration of the?war? in Iran. However, travel demand is still strong, CNBC said. The report stated that if the conflict continues, the airline may also see an impact on the second quarter. Kirby said this at a Thursday event held by a university. The price of jet fuel has risen 15% over the last week. This is adding pressure to an airline industry that's already been hit hard by the...

The White House announced on Monday that it had terminated Todd Inman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. This was after reports were received about his inappropriate behavior and failure to attend meetings. White?House spokesman Kush?Desai?said?Inman's removal from the NTSB was legal after receiving "highly concerning reports" of inappropriate alcohol consumption on the job. He also received reports of harassment of staff and misuse of government resources. Inman has categorically denied all allegations contained in the White House Statement. It has become increasingly apparent that this was a political hit-job. Inman stated that, "While not my original intention?...

On 'Sunday, a Republican member of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board claimed that he had been fired by the White House on Friday without explanation. Todd Inman was a former chief staffer to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in President Donald Trump's initial term. He had been a member of the NTSB from April 2024. Inman was the board member on the scene at the American Airlines collision with an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport in January 2025 that 'killed 67 persons and the November crash of the UPS cargo plane taking off from the Louisville, Kentucky airport...

A customs official stated in a Friday court filing that the U.S. Customs Agency is preparing a system to refund tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, which were ruled illegal. Brandon Lord, a Customs and Border Protection officer, made the declaration as government lawyers and a federal trade court met to try and hammer out an agreement for the return of $166 billion worth of tariff payments to 330,000 importers. Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's tariffs were unconstitutional. The Supreme Court, however, did not specify how tariffs collected should be refunded. This left'small importers' worried...

DHL's chief executive said he would continue to accept delivery orders for the Middle East, but warned that there could be delays. Tobias Meyer, CEO of German logistics group DHL, said that the escalation in the U.S. - Iran war has an impact on the entire region. This includes deliveries to Israel, which are currently being sent via Cyprus. Meyer said that DHL is still committed to its Middle East?investment plan. He said that "these?are long term investments?and are of the opinion the region is still appealing." As the conflict enters its sixth day, logistics and shipping companies face increasing...

DHL's 2026 outlook is more cautious than analysts' expectations. A 'weak macroeconomic' backdrop weighs heavily on DHL's prospects. The shares of the German logistic group were down 3% at 0919 GMT, and ranked last on the blue-chip index of the country. DHL anticipates that its earnings will exceed 6.2 billion euro ($7.2 billion) this year. This is after it reported an operating profit for '2025 of 6.1 billion euro. According to a consensus provided by the company, EBIT was expected to be slightly lower than analysts' average expectations. Tobias Meyer, CEO of Tobias Meyer Group, said that there is "significant...

DHL, the German logistics company, forecast on Thursday a "higher operating income for 2026" that was in line with market expectations despite deteriorating geopolitical conditions. The company expects earnings before interest and taxes to exceed 6.2 billion euros ($7.2 billion) after reporting 6.1 million euros last year. The free cash flow, excluding acquisitions, should be in the range of 3 billion euros. The company provided a consensus that showed both targets were in line with analysts' average predictions. Tobias Meyer, CEO of Tobias Meyer & Co. said that there is "significant geopolitical uncertainty and volatility out there" as was evident...

The U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner said in an interview that the Postal Service will hire restructuring advisers to address its mounting financial problems. In December, we reported that Steiner believed the Postal Service would run out of cash as soon as 2027. USPS reported net losses of approximately $120 billion between 2007 and now as the volume of first-class mail has dropped to its lowest level since late 1960s. Steiner stated that USPS engaged consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal to assist with planning for any scenario. Steiner said on Thursday that if we don't change anything, "we will run...

Friends began texting him to congratulate him the day after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the tariffs which had cost Day?Owl, a backpack company owned by Ian Rosenberger, tens and thousands of dollars. He did not share their joy. Rosenberger said, "I can't imagine any way that I could get the?money back." His Pittsburgh-based firm, which had only a few million dollars of sales, probably couldn't afford to pay for attorneys' fees. Around 2,000 companies have filed lawsuits for refunds at the U.S. Court of International Trade. This includes?FedEx?,?Costco?, and L'Oreal?, with many more likely to follow. The Supreme...

Italy's tax authorities announced on Tuesday that they had seized 27,4 million euros ($31.8 million) from two French units of CEVA Logistics. This is a new chapter in investigations into alleged tax fraud, and illegal labor practices. This move, which targets the French multinational known for its partnership in Ferrari's F1 Team, is similar to other actions taken against Italian logistics and delivery companies, such as FedEx, DHL, Amazon, etc. Milan prosecutors accuse CEVA of issuing fake invoices in order to?mask cheap labour, bypassing labour laws and tax laws and avoiding?taxes and social security payments. CEVA Logistics?did not immediately respond?...

Importers are rushing to a U.S. trade court that is little known to get their share of the more than $130 billion of tariff refunds. The court must now decide how to handle what will be an explosion in cases. According to court records, multinationals like FedEx,?L'Oreal, and hundreds of smaller firms have filed around 2,050?lawsuits with the U.S. Court of International Trade, Manhattan, seeking refunds on?tariffs? imposed by President Donald Trump last year. These cases may be just the tip of the iceberg. The tariffs, which were declared illegal by the Supreme Court in February 2018, were levied against...

A?U.S. A?U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, issued a single-page order granting importers' motion to return the case?to the Trade Court where it was originally filed in early 2025. The Trump administration opposed the motion, saying it wanted to delay the case for up to 4 months so that it could 'consider its options. The Supreme Court ruled on February 20, 2019 that Trump's tariffs, imposed as part of an economic emergency law, were invalid. The Supreme Court gave no guidance on how to refund the money paid by more than 300,000 imported goods. Trump also said that...

FedEx was sued in federal court on behalf of customers who were seeking refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court decided this month that President Donald Trump had illegally imposed emergency tariffs worth billions of dollar on imported goods. The proposed class-action in federal court in Miami Florida seeks compensation for potentially millions of shippers that paid import duties and other fees on products they claim?should've entered the United States without duty. FedEx issued a statement Friday saying: "If FedEx receives refunds, we will refund the shippers or consumers who initially incurred these charges." The lawsuit filed on Friday alleged that...